2009 ford explorer 4x4 high

Asked by Marcus_Riggins Nov 23, 2015 at 09:56 AM about the 2009 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

Question type: General

I drive a 2009 ford explorer. Yesterday I put my car in 4x4 high since the winter is coming. I usually have the car in 4x4 auto. I started the car and while it was in park pressed the 4x4 high button. As I was pulling out of the driveway the car seemed very sluggish at first. While I'm on the road it works just fine. Today as I was driving to school, I was pulling into a parking space and it was very sluggish like it was grinding or something of that sort. Is everything okay with the drive-terrain/transmission? I just want to make sure everything is working properly.

1 Answer

F_O_R answered 8 years ago

Do not run your car in 4x4 high on dry roads!!!! That sluggish feeling is the drive train binding up and possibly damaging your transfer case. Run it in auto 4x4 on dry roads. When there is snow or ice on the road then you can run it in 4 wheel drive.

Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • 2009 ford explorer 4x4 high 1 Answer

    I drive a 2009 ford explorer. Yesterday I put my car in 4x4 high since the winter is coming. I usually have the car in 4x4 auto. I started the car and while it was in park pressed the 4x4 high button....

    2009 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

    -

    General

  • key code 2009 ford explorer 2 Answers

    outside key code on ford explorer 2009

    2009 Ford Explorer

    -

    General

  • Could u do a bornout with a 4x4 2009 explorer? 1 Answer

    so i have a 4x4 2009 explorer and i want to try a burnout with, will i be able to do it?, and how to do it properly?, because it's a 4x4 so can anybody help me out?!

    2009 Ford Explorer XLT

    -

    General

  • 4x4 91' ford explorer xlt 5 Answers

    When I use the 4x4, is it ok to drive 24 miles on snow, not heavy, but it has a few inches with it on? What is best, low or high? And to engage them, do I put the car in park n turn them on the hi...

    1991 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT SUV

    -

    General

  • 2002 Ford Explorer XLT-4.0V6-4X4-153K Miles - $3,590 6 Answers

    I am looking at a 2002 Ford Explorer XLT-4.0V6-4X4-153K Miles - $3,590. It was owned by a local fire station and was the fire chief's vehicle. Oil change every 3k miles and maintained very well. Sel...

    2002 Ford Explorer XLT 4WD

    -

    General

Shortcuts

Search Ford Explorer Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    OJ
    Reputation
    30,850
  • #2
    TransAm77
    Reputation
    7,790
  • #3
    Gene Arnett
    Reputation
    7,280
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Ford F-150
295 Great Deals out of 13,390 listings starting at $3,888
Used Ford Expedition
21 Great Deals out of 638 listings starting at $12,800
Used Chevrolet Tahoe
16 Great Deals out of 773 listings starting at $7,499
Used Jeep Grand Cherokee
130 Great Deals out of 3,647 listings starting at $5,555
Used Ford Edge
87 Great Deals out of 3,694 listings starting at $3,995
Used Dodge Durango
59 Great Deals out of 1,829 listings starting at $6,987
Used Toyota Highlander
33 Great Deals out of 826 listings starting at $7,498
Used Chevrolet Traverse
22 Great Deals out of 512 listings starting at $5,888
Used Honda Pilot
39 Great Deals out of 1,000 listings starting at $3,800
Used Toyota 4Runner
27 Great Deals out of 537 listings starting at $14,791
Used GMC Acadia
31 Great Deals out of 633 listings starting at $5,900
Used Ford Escape
127 Great Deals out of 4,186 listings starting at $3,999
Used GMC Yukon
12 Great Deals out of 927 listings starting at $6,900
Used Jeep Wrangler
137 Great Deals out of 5,905 listings starting at $6,500

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.